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Academic Content and
Educator Development
Monthly Call
December 8, 2021
Agenda
I. Academic Content
A. IMR
B. Social Studies, ELA, Math, Science, Suggested participants for this call:
and STEM ● Early Childhood Supervisors
II. Assessment Content ● Chief Academic Officers/Curriculum
III. Accelerate Supervisors
IV. Educator Development ● Content and Mentor Leader Coordinators
A. Educator Accountability ● Talent Supervisors
B. Teacher Development
C. Leader Development
D. Initiatives
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Academic Content
Instructional Materials Review Updates
Recently Published Tier I Materials
The Department conducts ongoing reviews of curricular materials to support school
systems in adopting curricula in all core subjects. Newly rated Tier 1 curricula is listed
below. All reviewed curricula can be found on the Annotated Reviews webpage.
Publisher Title and Grade Levels Core Subject Tier
Curriculum Associates, LLC Ready Classroom Mathematics, Gr 7-8 Math Tier 1
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Into Reading, Grades 3-5 ELA Tier 1
The Weekly Report provides submission progress for all current reviews.
The Comprehensive Tiered Report is an all time list of materials reviewed and tiered.
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IMR - Upcoming Archive Dates for Reviews
Tier Publisher Title and Grade Levels Core Subject Archive Date
Tier 1 The Math Learning Center Number Corner, Gr K-5 Math 12/31/21
Tier 1 The College Board Springboard Math, Gr 9-11 Math 12/31/21
Tier 1 Houghton Mifflin Harcourt HMH Collections, Gr 9-12 ELA 12/31/21
Tier 1 iSTEEP Advanced Literacy Assessment, Gr 4-9 ELA 12/31/21
See the Archive Dates for Tier 1 & 2 Reviews report on our Annotated Reviews
webpage to see all future archive dates.
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IMR - Upcoming Archive Dates for Reviews
Tier Publisher Title and Grade Levels Core Subject Archive Date
Tier 2 Pearson Education Digits, Gr 6-7 Math 12/31/21
Tier 2 Houghton Mifflin Harcourt HMH Math Expressions Math 12/31/21
Tier 2 Houghton Mifflin Harcourt HMH Collections, Gr 6-8 ELA 12/31/21
Tier 2 Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Scholastic Common Core Code X, Gr 6-8 ELA 12/31/21
Tier 2 Pearson Education Pearson Literature, Gr 6-12 ELA 12/31/21
Please contact LouisianaCurriculumReview@la.gov with questions.
8Social Studies Standards Review Update
Public Comment on a revised set of K-12 Louisiana Student Standards for Social Studies
gathered from stakeholders throughout the months of October and November will be
presented to BESE in December.
A 2021 Draft Louisiana Social Studies Standards Crosswalk and materials from steering
committee meetings, including videos of past meetings and content expert workgroup
guidance, can be found in the Standards Review Committee Library.
Please contact classroomsupporttoolbox@la.gov with questions.
9ELA Guidebooks 9-12 (2020) Updates
Louisiana’s ELA Guidebooks 9-12 (2020) Pilot Overview document has been updated to
include the most recent information about the 9-12 units on the Louisiana Curriculum
Hub. In addition, the Photojournalism unit for grade 9 will be available on Louisiana
Curriculum Hub by January 1, 2022, and three new ELA Guidebooks 9-12 units will be
released by April 2022: Bioethics (grade 10), Film In America (grade 11), and In the
Time of the Butterflies (grade 12).
Teacher feedback on the ELA Guidebooks Units for grades 9-12 can be given through
the Louisiana ELA Guidebooks 9-12 Feedback Form.
Please contact elaguidebooks@la.gov with questions.
10Academic Summer Learning
Guidance Coming Soon!
To support systems in planning for 2022 summer learning programs, the Department is
developing guidance for accelerating learning.
Resources, which will be published in the Summer Learning Program Guidance 2022,
will include
• math and ELA materials and teacher supports for rising first through eighth grade
students; and
• guidance and exemplar resources for engaging students in meaningful STEM
investigations.
Join the webinar on February 2 at 1 p.m. for an overview of our summer learning
guidance.
Email classroomsupporttoolbox@la.gov with questions.
11Acceleration in Math:
Self-Paced Professional Learning
The first two Acceleration in Math: Self-Paced Professional Learning Modules are
available now. Modules are focused on the topics listed below.
• Classroom Strategies to Scaffold Math Learning (now posted)
• Formative Assessment Processes for Acceleration in Math (now posted)
• Critical Mindsets for Math Educators (coming in December)
• Planning to Address Unfinished Learning, Part 1 (coming in January)
• Planning to Address Unfinished Learning, Part 2 (coming in January)
Each module includes a brief description, video and associated handouts.
Please contact STEM@la.gov with questions.
12ASSISTments Information Session
The Department is partnering with ASSISTments to provide electronic access to
Accelerate Math Exit Tickets and Acceleration Tools to teachers using Canvas or Google
Classroom.
ASSISTments will be hosting an information session for educators who are interested in
finding out more about how ASSISTments supports best practices in acceleration in
math for both tutoring and core instruction time. The session will be held on January
19, 2022 at 4:30 pm. Registration is now open.
Please contact STEM@la.gov with questions.
13Science: Self-Paced Learning Modules
To assist teachers, schools, and systems with implementation of high-quality science
curricula, the Department has released three self-paced learning modules around the
topics below.
• Science Instructional Model and Planning Guide
• Productive Science Talk and Planning for Discussion
• Leveraging Student Resources in Science
Each module includes a brief description, video, slide deck, and associated handouts.
Please contact STEM@la.gov with questions.
14Science: OpenSciEd Middle School Pilot Updates
To assist teachers, schools, and systems with piloting OpenSciEd for middle school, the
Department has updated existing resources and released new pacing documents:
• Grade 6 and Grade 7 pilot guides updated with pacing guidance for first three units;
• Grade 7 and Grade 8 pilot guides updated with links to newly released public units;
• OpenSciEd Distance Learning now contains guidance for Grade 8 Natural Selection; and
• OpenSciEd Purchasing and Professional Development updated kit purchasing
information for revised units.
Additionally, ten units are now available in the NiMAC Inventory with more coming soon.
Please contact STEM@la.gov with questions.
152022 Presidential Awards: Nominations Now
Open for K-6 Math and Science Teachers
The nomination period for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and
Science Teaching (PAEMST) is now open.
Anyone — principals, teachers, parents, students, or members of the general public —
may nominate exceptional STEM teachers who are currently teaching grades K-6 for the
2022 award year. Teachers may also apply directly.
The nomination deadline is January 7, 2022, and the application deadline is February
6, 2022.
Please contact jam05@bellsouth.net with questions.
16STEM Resources from U.S. Department of
Education
The U.S. Department of Education has recently shared two resources that may be
useful for supporting STEM learning.
Data.gov is a database with over 335,221 real-world datasets from a variety of sources
updated weekly and connected to free resources to help show how data shapes our
lives.
STEM Rising from the US Department of Energy features a monthly newsletter, social
media connections, virtual learning resources, college workshops, and online career
resources.
For more information, sign up for the U.S. Department of Education STEM newsletter
or contact STEM@la.gov with questions.
17National Computer Science Education Week
National Computer Science Education Week on December 6-12 is an annual call to
inspire K-12 students to engage with computer science in many ways across various
course disciplines.
Resources:
• CS EdWeek from Google
• Code.org Hour of Code
Please contact STEM@la.gov with questions.
18STEM Teacher Micro-Credentialing Opportunity for
High School Educators
The Department is seeking Louisiana high school teachers who are currently teaching or planning
to teach coursework within the Pre-Engineering or Digital Design and Emergent Media high school
STEM Pathways to participate in a study aimed at developing a new mechanism for professional
support and a credentialing system for STEM teachers.
In addition to receiving a stipend for participation, teachers selected will
• receive support for facilitating project-based STEM learning;
• reflect on practices, evaluate lessons, and use data driven instruction; and
• engage with collaborative online cohorts with experienced STEM educators.
Interested educators should visit the research project information page for additional information
and complete this brief survey.
Please contact STEM@la.gov with questions.
19Academic Content Contacts
For questions about… Contact...
ELA Guidebooks elaguidebooks@la.gov
math, science, and STEM STEM@la.gov
environmental education environmentaleducation@la.gov
All other curriculum and instruction classroomsupporttoolbox@la.gov
Textbooks and instructional materials review, tiered reviews, vendors, and PD louisianacurriculumreview@la.gov
vendor guide
Teacher Leader Advisors classroomsupporttoolbox@la.gov
World language/immersion language.acquisition@la.gov
Educational technology edtech@la.gov
20Accelerate
Accelerate
Accelerate is a just-in-time tutoring model that is focused on identifying, celebrating,
and building upon the assets students bring to the learning experience.
Acceleration means
● connecting unfinished learning in the context of new learning
● integrating new information and the needed prior knowledge
To support school systems in implementing Accelerate, Louisiana’s Pre-K-High School
Tutoring strategy, additional resources and trainings are available in the Accelerate
Library.
22The Acceleration Cycle
The Acceleration Cycle is a structure of continuous planning and responding to address
student needs.
23Acceleration Professional Development
The Louisiana Acceleration Series trainings are designed to help educators target their instruction
and coaching on the most effective strategies. Educators interested in attending may use this link
to register for one or all of the trainings.
November 10 - December 16 Planning for Accelerated Learning Options and
Individualized Learning
Sessions in 2022
Strengthening Content-Specific Strategies for Acceleration in Math
Strengthening Content-Specific Strategies for Acceleration in ELA
Setting-up Effective Summer Learning Opportunities
24Educator Development
Teacher Leader Lagniappe Podcast
Teacher Leader Lagniappe releases weekly episodes that are hosted by Em Cooper
where she interviews experts across the state and country to provide a little
something extra for educators to stay inspired, motivated, and connected in the
work with students.
Episode 16: I’m a Teacher First with 2022 State Principal of the Year Marco French
Episode 17: Effective Tutoring Practices with Dr. Carly Robinson
Episode 18: Educator Recruitment and Retention with Bruce Chaffin
Educators can submit pictures and stories of the great work happening in their
system to be highlighted on the podcast.
Subscribe through Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, or other apps.
Please contact em.cooper@la.gov with questions.
26Educator Accountability
2020-2021 School Leader Evaluation Uploads
The Leader Evaluation Score Upload window in the Compass Information System (CIS)
will open December 6, 2021, and will close January 7, 2022. The evaluation
spreadsheet is currently available to download from CIS and instructions can be found
in the Compass Library.
A leader evaluation upload guide and leader evaluation updates are also available in
the Compass Library.
Please contact compass@la.gov with any further questions.
28Professional Practice Scores 2021-2022
BESE approved a proposal moving through the formal rulemaking process this October
for the 2021-2022 academic year only regarding observations. Only one formal
observation for the 2021-2022 academic year is required for those who earn a rating of
Highly Effective or Effective: Proficient (score of 2.5 or higher) on the first observation.
Individuals earning Highly Effective or Effective: Proficient on the first observation can
receive a second observation upon request.
Any teacher or administrator who earns an observation rating of Ineffective or
Effective: Emerging (2.4 or lower) will require two observations.
Please contact compass@la.gov with questions.
29CLASS Pilot Updates
The 2021-2022 K-2 CLASS® Pilot includes:
• 45 School Systems
• 278 Schools
• 1740 Classrooms
All participants in the CLASS pilot should make sure their assurances are submitted as
they are past due. They can be submitted using the Assurances Jotform.
Please contact jennie.moctezuma@la.gov for further details.
30Teacher Development
New Teacher of the Year Award
For years, the Department has been honoring outstanding educators across the state
through the Louisiana Teacher and Principal of the Year programs. The LDOE is excited
to announce the addition of a new award program: New Teacher of the Year.
This program will recognize the outstanding contributions of first year classroom
teachers. To be eligible for this award, teachers must have less than one year of
experience teaching full time at the time the application is due on February 18.
For more information visit the awards library or contact laurie.carlton@la.gov.
32Early Childhood Teacher and Leader of the Year
Online Application Portal
Applicants for the Early Childhood Teacher and Leader of the Year should begin completing the
online application, which can be found on the Louisiana Believes Awards Page.
Teacher and Leader of the Year applicants should:
• Complete the online The Early Childhood Teacher and Leader of the Year Online
Application profile
• Submit requested materials or documents to the online application
• E-mail devon.camarota@la.gov with any questions or concerns about the
application
Any interested early childhood teacher or leader may apply: there is no nomination
requirement in this initial year.
Applications are due by midnight on January 12 (before 12:01 am on January 13).
33Early Childhood Teacher and Leader of the Year
Upcoming Webinar
The December webinar will assist applicants and their support teams in navigating the online
application and answer any questions about the materials required.
Webinar - Teacher of the Year Informational Session (Optional)
• Meeting Date/Time: Tuesday December 14, 2021 from 12-1 p.m.
• Meeting URL: https://ldoe.zoom.us/j/96724012202
• Meeting ID: 967 2401 2202
• Meeting Passcode: none
Webinar - Teacher of the Year Informational Session (Optional)
• Meeting Date/Time: Wednesday December 15, 2021 from 3-4 p.m.
• Meeting URL: https://ldoe.zoom.us/j/93262323628
• Meeting ID: 932 6232 3628
• Meeting Passcode: none
34Teacher Recruitment Opportunity
Reach University provides an opportunity for paraprofessionals and other school
employees to earn a Bachelor's degree and their teaching certification without having
to leave their current position at a cost of $75 per month.
Before participants can apply to the program, schools systems must complete an MOU
with Reach University at no cost to the school system.
For more information about the program or to learn more about completing the
partnership MOU, systems can contact Blake Noel, bnoel@reach.edu, Dean of Students
at Reach University.
35Resident Funding Increase
The amount of funding school systems will receive for resident teachers is increasing
from $1,000 to $1,800. This will go into effect this school year, 2021-2022.
Residents eligible for this funding are year-long undergraduate residents who hold a
resident certificate by October 1, 2021 and are completing their residency in a public
school. This increase is only for residents; the Mentor allocation will still be $1,000.
Please contact believeandprepare@la.gov with questions.
36Leader Development
Recruitment and Retention Task Force
The legislature created a Teacher Recruitment, Retention, and Recovery Task Force. The
purpose of the task force is to research strategies to increase recruitment and retention
of Louisiana’s education workforce.
The task force has met several times and have made recommendations for LDOE and
the Board of Regents to implement.
38Recruitment Task Force Recommendations
• Evaluate current data collection practices to create a plan for more robust data collection
• Expand the pre-educator pathway strategy in high schools
• Implement a strategy to recruit diversity in the educator workforce
• Study the impact of Praxis Core and content exams on educator preparation program
enrollment
• Expand the Human Resources Fellowship
• Study and invest in the para-to-teacher model
• Develop a strategy to attract mid-career professionals into the teaching profession
• Create a campaign to elevate the teaching profession
• Study and develop statewide plan for incentive and compensation models
• Develop and implement statewide career ladder for teachers
• Study effectiveness of current teacher residency model to include mentor teachers and
identify areas of improvement
39Retention Task Force Recommendations
• Research the reciprocity agreements for certification in other states
• Mentor teacher and residency study
• Provide research and guidance for teacher well-being supports
• Reinstitute and implement a statewide new teacher induction program and
system support
• Complete compensation study including return to work guidance for school
districts
• Study the current educator evaluation system and create a plan to improve the
system
• Build strong support strategies for experienced teachers
• Expand the teacher pipeline supports for aspiring and current principals
• Review school culture and strategies to improve working conditions
Please reach out to victoria.dunn@la.gov with any questions.
40Principal Webinar Series and Newsletter
In December’s practicing principal webinar, the LDOE will partner with The New
Teacher Project for this month’s topic of parent and community involvement in schools.
• Webinar Date/Time: December 13 from 2-4 p.m.
• Webinar Link: https://tinyurl.com/k892z7sj
• Meeting ID: 941 7194 9379
• Passcode: 216254
Principals should sign up for the monthly principal newsletter using this link.
Please contact victoria.dunn@la.gov with questions.
41Initiatives
Teacher Leader Summit
Our annual Teacher Leader Summit will be held from Tuesday, May 31-Thursday, June 2,
2022 at the Ernest N Morial Convention Center in New Orleans.
Please contact LDOEevents@la.gov with any questions.
43School Improvement Best Practices
The School Improvement Best Practices strategy is designed to support schools in adopting the
essential components that drive professional and student growth and will continue during the
2022-2023 school year. LDOE has partnered with the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching
(NIET) to develop, implement, and support five School Improvement Best Practices. The five best
practices are
• instructional leadership team support;
• teacher collaboration support;
• teaching standards support;
• principal standards support; and
• career pipeline support.
School systems should complete this survey to indicate the trainings in which their schools will
participate. Completing the form does not commit selection of trainings; it is for planning
purposes only.
44School Improvement Best Practices
For next school year:
• All CIR and UIR-A schools will be required to participate in the Instructional
Leadership Team (ILT) Support and Teacher Collaboration Support best practices.
• LDOE will offer each of these trainings at two levels: foundational level for first
time attendees and next level for those wanting to expand their learning.
All schools in Louisiana can participate in this opportunity to support implementation of
these essential practices. School systems can apply for funds for CIR/UIR-A sites through
Super App, or for their non CIR/UIR-A sites through Achieve!.
Please contact markecia.barthelemy@la.gov with questions.
45Summer Learning Checklist
Summer learning programs require year-round planning. During the month of December,
school systems can utilize the checklist located in the Summer Learning Program Guidance
to continue planning for their 2022 program. Some of the checklist items include:
• Release Summer Learning Program dates to educators and families.
• Outreach for preliminary community support
• Develop and distribute an interest survey for students and staff.
• Develop a needs assessment with stakeholder input.
In Super App, school systems must provide a summer learning program that includes
tutoring for all students at CIR and UIR-A schools next summer.
Please contact markecia.barthelemy@la.gov with questions.
46Balanced School Calendar
Year-round education (YRE), also referred to as the balanced school calendar model, is a
concept that reorganizes minimum instructional time requirements across the academic
year to provide learning that is more continuous by reducing the time students spend on
summer vacation.
Last month, the Department hosted a roundtable discussion on Balanced School Calendar:
Key Considerations for Implementation. Educators may access the presentation. In addition,
systems can use the guidance released with Strong Start to see models of calendars.
As an optional funding opportunity in Achieve!, systems implementing a balanced calendar
can receive funding to support implementation and participate in the balanced calendar
pilot.
Please contact markecia.barthelemy@la.gov with questions.
47Louisiana Tutoring Initiative
Louisiana is offering two tutoring initiatives this school year: Accelerate, Louisiana’s Pre-K-High
School tutoring strategy for students enrolled in Pre-K through high school and Real-time Early
Access to Literacy (REAL) tutoring program for students in Pre-K through grade 3 enrolled in
CIR/UIR-A schools.
Both initiatives allow school systems to authorize microgrant accounts for eligible students with
approved Tutoring Service Providers to provide acceleration through effective tutoring.
All school systems can use funds from their General Fund, Title I, CARES, CAA, and Direct Student
Services allocations to support the Accelerate tutoring initiative.
Eligible school systems may now access the REAL Consolidated grant application in eGMS to
support the implementation of REAL.
Please contact markecia.barthelemy@la.gov with questions.
48Educator Development Contacts
For questions about... Contact...
Teacher Development nicole.bono@la.gov
Leader Development victoria.dunn@la.gov
Educator Accountability jennie.moctezuma@la.gov
Special Projects markecia.barthelemy@la.gov
Compass compass@la.gov
Mentor Teachers or Content Leaders believeandprepare@la.gov
Teacher Leader Summit ldoeevents@la.gov
Leadership Support louisianaleaders@la.gov
49Important Reminders/Call Summary
Call Update
In an effort to streamline communication and integrate content seamlessly, the Office
of Teaching and Learning will shift from multiple calls to one monthly call beginning
January 2022.
The Teaching and Learning Monthly Call will focus on academic content, educator
development, diverse learner supports (students with disabilities and English learners)
and literacy supports. We hope that this will allow your system to streamline
communication internally and coordinate efforts across your teams.
51Call Summary
Month Key Deadlines Support and Resources
December ● release of Accelerate Critical Mindsets for Math
Educators professional learning module
● December 6-12: National Computer Science
Education Week
● December 13: Principal Webinar
January ● January 7: PAEMST nomination deadline ● January 1: ELA Guidebooks Photojournalism unit
● Accelerate Planning to Address Unfinished Learning
Parts 1 & 2
● January 19: ASSISTments information session
February ● February 6: PAEMST application deadline ● February 2: Academic Summer Learning Guidance
● February 18: New TOY application deadline webinar
● February 8: LaSTEM Summit 2022
April ● ELA Guidebooks: three 9-12 Units
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